Yamaha Xmax 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xmax 125 vs Suzuki Burgman 650. Yamaha Xmax 125: approx. 11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: EU A1 license class restricted output) hp, 131 kg (curb/wet weight — 2018+ generation) weight, top speed approx. 105 km/h (note: estimated based on typical real-world reports; official figure not always published), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Suzuki Burgman 650: 56 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xmax 125
Suzuki Burgman 650
Horsepower (hp)
— hp
56 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.5 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
131 kg
261 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
approx. 11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (note: EU A1 license class restricted output)
56 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
11.5 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
61 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 105 km/h (note: estimated based on typical real-world reports; official figure not always published)
175 km/h
Weight
131 kg (curb/wet weight — 2018+ generation)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xmax 125
7.5/10
"A genuinely premium 125 scooter that rewards a careful used buyer."
Pros
+Excellent underseat storage capacity
+Premium feel for class
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Struggles hard above 60mph
−Variator maintenance often neglected
−Fork seals fail regularly
Suzuki Burgman 650
8.0/10
"The maxi-scooter that serious riders actually respect."
Pros
+Effortless automatic transmission
+Massive underfloor storage
+Strong real-world fuel economy
Cons
−Heavy, punishing to drop
−CVT belt replacement costly
−Aging windscreen mechanisms fail
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